The Fender Player II Telecaster, Rosewood Fingerboard is the ideal entry to the classic Fender experience. Loaded with contemporary appointments and the quintessential Tele vibe, it's designed to cater to both modern players and traditionalists. The chambered mahogany body offers a lightweight feel without sacrificing tone, providing a vibrant resonance that enhances both clean and overdriven sounds. A modern "C" shaped neck and smooth, rolled rosewood fingerboard ensure comfortable playability and fluid transitions across the frets. Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil pickups deliver that famous Fender clarity and sparkle, with enough versatility to cover a wide range of styles and tones.
This model also features top-of-the-line hardware, including a 6-saddle string-through-body bridge with block steel saddles for superior intonation and sustain. The tuners are equipped with Fender's ClassicGear mechanism, combining vintage aesthetics with modern functionality for smooth tuning stability. The elegant finish not only looks stunning but also resonates with Fender's heritage of iconic guitar design. Whether laying down tracks in the studio or performing live, the Player II Telecaster is crafted to inspire creativity and express musical passion.
Modern "C" shaped neck
The Fender Player II Telecaster features a modern "C" shaped neck designed to provide supreme comfort and playability. This neck profile is crafted to accommodate a variety of playing styles, making it ideal for guitarists who venture across multiple genres. The satin urethane finish on the back of the neck allows for a smooth glide, which is especially beneficial during long playing sessions or complex performances. Whether executing fast leads or precise chord progressions, the neck’s design supports both speed and accuracy.
Chambered mahogany body
One of the standout features of the Fender Player II Telecaster is its chambered mahogany body, which offers a perfect balance of weight and tone. The mahogany wood provides a bright and resonant sound that enhances the guitar’s natural acoustics, while the chambering process reduces overall weight, making the guitar more comfortable to hold and play. This construction not only contributes to prolonged playing comfort but also adds a warmth and depth to the tone that is highly desirable in both live and studio settings.
Player Series Alnico V pickups
The Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil pickups installed in the Telecaster are meticulously designed to capture the classic Fender sound while adding a modern twist. These pickups deliver crystalline highs, robust mids, and tight lows, ensuring a versatile sound palette suitable for a wide array of musical styles. From the shimmering chime of the neck pickup to the sharp twang of the bridge pickup, the Alnico V pickups offer dynamic tone shaping capabilities, enabling musicians to find their unique sound effortlessly.
Enhanced hardware
Durability and precision are the hallmarks of the Fender Player II Telecaster’s hardware. The 6-saddle string-through-body Tele bridge with block steel saddles ensures enhanced tuning stability and intonation across the fretboard. This setup not only maintains consistent string tension and height but also contributes to the guitar’s overall sustain and resonance. Paired with Fender’s ClassicGear tuning machines, which offer an 18:1 gear ratio for refined tuning accuracy, this guitar is equipped to handle both aggressive strumming and delicate fingerpicking techniques.
Specifications
- Product Name: Fender Player II Telecaster, Rosewood Fingerboard, Transparent Cherry
- Product Code: 0140550514
Body
- Body Material: Chambered Mahogany
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Body Shape: Telecaster®
- Body Style: Solid Body
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
- Neck Shape: Modern "C"
- Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: White Dot
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele® with Block Steel Saddles
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickup Configuration: SS (Two Single-Coil)
- Bridge Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Tele® Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Tele® Single-Coil
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Blade
- Tuning Machines: Fender® ClassicGear™
- Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)